Through Dec. 31: "Patterns from the Past: Quilts of Northern Ohio,” Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon- 5 p.m. An exclusive Hayes Museum exhibit of 19th-century quilts made by residents of northern Ohio. Every quilt features information about the people responsible for its creation. 800-998-7737.

Through Dec. 31: Sculpture in the Village; Williams Park; SR 300 just north of SR 600; Gibsonburg, Ohio. All day. A juried outdoor sculpture exhibit with over 25 of the Midwest’s best sculptors displaying sculpture in bronze, stone, steel, marble, aluminum, granite, glass, concrete, Jim Havens, Curator, at 419-849-3048/www.sanduskycounty.org.

Through Dec. 31: Scuba Diving at White Star Quarry; 901 S. Main St.; Gibsonburg. Scuba diving is available daily. Special dives are scheduled throughout the year. www.whitestarquarry.com.

Through Jan. 4: 90th Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, Toledo Museum of Art, an exhibition of the region’s artistic community. 419-255-8000/www.toledomuseum.org.

November-DecemberNov. 29: 2008 Downtown Holiday Parade, 11 a.m., downtown Toledo at Summit Street and Jefferson Avenue. Once again on Thanksgiving Saturday, floats will glide along downtown streets to the beat of marching bands and the cheers of children.

Dec. 5-7 & 12-14: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Fremont Community Theatre; 1551 Dickinson St., Fremont. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940’s radio broadcast with the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage. 419-332-0695/www.fremontcommunitytheatre.org.

Dec. 6: “Winter in the Great Black Swamp” program, Pearson Metropark Packer-Hammersmith Center, Oregon. 1-2 p.m. Enter the swamp and learn about how they spent winter days during a stroll in the woods. Families and strollers welcome. 419-407-9700/www.metroparkstoledo.com.

Dec. 20: Christmas is for Kids Tea, Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. 1-3 p.m. A special pre-Christmas treat for youngsters who have been very, very good. 419-332-2081/www.rbhayes.org.

Dec. 26-31: Sleigh Carriage Rides through Spiegel Grove, Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. 1-4 p.m. Take a tour through the 25-acre estate of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes using the mode of transportation he used. Weather determines if sleighs or carriages will be used. 419-332-2081/ www.rbhayes.org

Dec. 27: Hayes Anniversary Celebration, Hayes Presidential Center; Fremont. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. In honor of the Dec. 30, 1852, marriage of President Rutherford B. and Lucy Hayes, a single-price admission gains entry to the Hayes Homes, the Hayes Museum, and special exhibits, as well as refreshments and special activities. www.rbhayes.org.

Dec. 31: Noon Year's Eve at the Zoo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Toledo Zoo. Children will love celebrating the new year at this kid-friendly event.www.toledozoo.org.

Dec. 31: Walleye Madness at Midnight, Madison Street, Port Clinton. Bring in the New Year with the only place in America that drops a fish and people sing and dance in the street. Starting at 4 p.m., enjoy heated tents, food, games for children and a full stage show capped off by fireworks. 800-441-1271/walleyemadness.com.

Visitors to the Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, on display through Jan. 4 at the Toledo Museum of Art, can see Woodville artist Sue Stewart’s Harvest Moons acrylic. (Photo courtesy of the Toledo Museum of Art)